Exploring the Lived Experience of Educators and Business Executives in the Phenomenon of Artificial Intelligence in Education

Artificial intelligence is outpacing laws, social norms, school curriculum, and the comprehension of most people worldwide, making the high-tech society no longer science fiction. The rapid widespread of numerous AI initiatives in schools, primarily propelled by incentives that could not align well with the long-term educational goals such as social-emotional learning, diversity, equity, and inclusivity. Educators and business leaders play a crucial role in shaping our collective understanding of the landscape and its implications for the future of education and the economy. This empirical study explored the practical understanding of the gap between education and technology in the impending high tech industrial revolution by deep delving into the lived experiences of intellectuals who are currently leading educators and business executives in the United States. The findings on the investigated phenomenon are breaking new ground to bridge the gap between the growth of AI and education.